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I have 5 already hatched, three more starting to crack, but one is still struggling to free itself. I thought it would have been my second one. Now I am concerned. It's peeps are still strong but I am worried. Do I let nature take it's coarse?

I have been doing this since 2008 and still have trouble deciding when and how. Although, this is the first time I have had Roosters!

Problem is I had to remove the chick a minute ago. It was pecking the other eggs that are starting to hatch and also was moving the eggs around. I felt this was not good so went ahead and placed it in the prepared place with food and water. Did I do the right thing?

We are separating our chicken yard. It is 80X30 ft. We are not sure what seed to plant that will grow fast and thick. We will be alternating so they will always have a good grass supply. Any suggestion's? ?

How long does the eggs stay in the incubator and when do I need to stop the egg turner from turning the eggs?

As I went to turn them I noticed an odor. Does this mean they are dead or is this normal?

I have 7 eggs that i have candled and are growing. 4th day with mom when she was pulled off the nest and killed. Cried for 30 minutes and then other ladies have kept them warm all day. I just brought them in when they left them. I now have them next to my wood stove in a broiler with water at...

All my eggs wehn cracked have little spots in yoke. This is my first time having roos. I have found myself feeling lost at how to keep my flock. Should I seperate them or not? How do I know if he is fertilizing the eggs? I sell my eggs to off set the cost of feed and now I don't know if I am...

I need to add 4 Buff Orphin. and get rid of 3 Roos. My Buffs are 3 1/2 months and are in a cage next to them. I tried to put them together at 2 months and the one of the Roos that I need out, killed one of them before I could get them out. The Roos I plan to keep gathered them and protected...

I got three roos in a 5 str. Two are perfect Rhode Island Red. 1 has deformed feet. He walks fine but looks like his feet have been broken and are looking pidgeon toed. Do I have to put him down? People around here said the others will fight hime and eventually kill him. Is this true?

I thought my hen had bumble foot - When we brought her in to do surgery - after soaking her foot - we examined it to find no scab at all on either foot. Her feet are truly swollen. she is still laying but does not limp like at first. She is still walking up the ladder to the nesk and not...

How about Waterings? We have an Uncle that has a turkey Farm and changed over his watering system and gave us a lot of his old watering sytem that still works. I don't know why he swtiched and wasn't concerned until I followed his instruction of having at least 3 for all the chickens I have...

How about Waterings? We have an Uncle that has a turkey Farm and changed over his watering system and gave us a lot of his old watering sytem that still works. I don't know why he swtiched and wasn't concerned until I followed his instruction of having at least 3 for all the chickens I have...

I have 24 reds that were born 3/5/08. They are almost the size of my adults and I was wondering when to put them together. My brother said I have to wait until they start laying. My feed guide said 2 week in July. Who is Right?

I lost one of my Rhode Island Reds on Monday 6/9/08 died because of the heat, I Think. We checked her out but no other signs but she was burning up. This last week the eggs have turned from dark brown to almost white. Why?